Nearly 800 killed at Gaza food hubs and aid convoy routes since end of May, UN says
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UN: Almost 800 Palestinians Seeking Aid Killed Since May
Above: Palestinians inspect the destruction at a makeshift tent camp after an Israeli incursion in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on July 11, 2025. Image copyright: AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Though the situation is still unclear, it seems relatively certain that Israeli forces have opened fire on Palestinians seeking aid. These incidents further demonstrate that the GHF's operations have been a failure and the U.N. should handle aid distribution. Both sides need to make concessions so that the ceasefire can be fully implemented and the hostages are returned.
Pro-Israel narrative
Israeli forces do not intentionally kill civilians, and such accusations in the media only fuel antisemitic attacks against Jews around the world, such as the most recent barbaric attack in Colorado. Hamas is working overtime to sabotage the GHF so that it can take control of aid like it has throughout the war. Indeed, the media must stop parroting Hamas propaganda.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Like the flour massacre and medic massacre before it, Israeli forces have committed more genocidal attacks on Palestinian civilians and then lied about it. There was simply no cause for any of these attacks on aid seekers save for Israel's objective to kill as many Palestinians as possible. The Trump administration, just like the previous administration, has lied about the war and has fully supported Israel as it continues its genocidal policies.